Henry Wells Jackson, Chemung, New York
This very interesting story came to me by descendants of Henry Wells Jackson and his family as part of their family genealogy research. Henry was born in Chemung, New York. Although I was able to find the name Jackson on the old 1853 and 1869 maps, we have not been able to determine if they were indeed of the same family. There are also Jackson's buried in the Chemung Village Cemetery and once again, more research is needed in order to find the family connections.
This story is a fascinating example of life in the early beginning of our country. The turmoil and difficult times people faced as the country faced growing pains. Life was not easy. People struggled to find employment and ways to sustain themselves and their families.
I would like to thank Patsy Ellinger for contacting me regarding Henry Wells Jackson and to thank Devan Jensen and Paul A. Hoffman for the extensive job of researching and writing this wonderful article.
This story is a fascinating example of life in the early beginning of our country. The turmoil and difficult times people faced as the country faced growing pains. Life was not easy. People struggled to find employment and ways to sustain themselves and their families.
I would like to thank Patsy Ellinger for contacting me regarding Henry Wells Jackson and to thank Devan Jensen and Paul A. Hoffman for the extensive job of researching and writing this wonderful article.
Utah Civil War Casualty Honored by Eagle Scout Descendant
Press Release
Utah Civil War casualty Henry Wells Jackson has a new monument on the Utah State Capitol grounds to be dedicated at the Pioneer Memorial Museum in Salt Lake City on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, and all are invited to attend. After the ceremony, guests will be invited to walk across the street to view the monument.
When Jackson Barlow of Alpine, Utah, was choosing an Eagle Scout project, he decided to honor his namesake and fourth-great-grandfather, Henry Wells Jackson. Even though some projects can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, all projects require a great deal of coordination. But for Jackson, working on this unique project for over a year has turned out to be well worth the wait.
Henry Wells Jackson (March 10, 1827–May 27, 1864) was the only Utah battle fatality in the Civil War and also the first known Latter-day Saint killed in a U.S. national conflict. For this reason, Jackson Barlow decided to honor Henry Wells Jackson by erecting a bronze plaque on the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Civil War Monument, located on the southwest lawn of the Utah State Capitol grounds. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers were generous and instrumental in the completion of this project.
The plaque text was based on research by Devan Jensen and Paul A. Hoffman. Henry Wells Jackson was married to Eliza Ann Dibble on February 3, 1850, by Brigham Young. In addition to serving his country in the Civil War, Henry also served in the Mormon Battalion, panned for gold at Mormon Island in California, helped settlements in Tooele Valley and San Bernardino, and carried mail on the Overland Mail Route, a precursor to the Pony Express. Henry served as a lieutenant in the First Regiment, District of Columbia, Volunteer Calvary. Henry was shot May 8, 1864, during the Battle of White Bridge near Jarett’s Station, Virginia, and later died from his injuries on May 27, 1864. He is buried in the Hampton National Cemetery in Virginia.
Media contact:
David and Dona Barlow
Press Release
Utah Civil War casualty Henry Wells Jackson has a new monument on the Utah State Capitol grounds to be dedicated at the Pioneer Memorial Museum in Salt Lake City on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, and all are invited to attend. After the ceremony, guests will be invited to walk across the street to view the monument.
When Jackson Barlow of Alpine, Utah, was choosing an Eagle Scout project, he decided to honor his namesake and fourth-great-grandfather, Henry Wells Jackson. Even though some projects can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, all projects require a great deal of coordination. But for Jackson, working on this unique project for over a year has turned out to be well worth the wait.
Henry Wells Jackson (March 10, 1827–May 27, 1864) was the only Utah battle fatality in the Civil War and also the first known Latter-day Saint killed in a U.S. national conflict. For this reason, Jackson Barlow decided to honor Henry Wells Jackson by erecting a bronze plaque on the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Civil War Monument, located on the southwest lawn of the Utah State Capitol grounds. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers were generous and instrumental in the completion of this project.
The plaque text was based on research by Devan Jensen and Paul A. Hoffman. Henry Wells Jackson was married to Eliza Ann Dibble on February 3, 1850, by Brigham Young. In addition to serving his country in the Civil War, Henry also served in the Mormon Battalion, panned for gold at Mormon Island in California, helped settlements in Tooele Valley and San Bernardino, and carried mail on the Overland Mail Route, a precursor to the Pony Express. Henry served as a lieutenant in the First Regiment, District of Columbia, Volunteer Calvary. Henry was shot May 8, 1864, during the Battle of White Bridge near Jarett’s Station, Virginia, and later died from his injuries on May 27, 1864. He is buried in the Hampton National Cemetery in Virginia.
Media contact:
David and Dona Barlow